1962
Congratulations if you’re celebrating your 60th birthday this year… 1962 was a very interesting year…
There were some great hits at No.1 this year… I hope yours was a classic?
ALL THE NO.1 HITS FROM 1962
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132 |
13 Jan |
Cliff Richard & The Shadows |
The Young Ones |
6 |
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133 |
24 Feb |
Elvis Presley |
Rock-A-Hula Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love |
4 |
|
134 |
24 Mar |
The Shadows |
Wonderful Land |
8 |
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135 |
19 May |
B. Bumble & The Stingers |
Nut Rocker |
1 |
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136 |
26 May |
Elvis Presley |
Good Luck Charm |
5 |
|
137 |
30 Jun |
Mike Sarne with Wendy Richard |
Come Outside |
2 |
|
138 |
14 Jul |
Ray Charles |
I Can't Stop Loving You |
2 |
|
139 |
28 Jul |
Frank Ifield |
I Remember You |
7 |
|
140 |
15 Sep |
Elvis Presley |
She's Not You |
3 |
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141 |
6 Oct |
The Tornados |
Telstar |
5 |
|
142 |
10 Nov |
Frank Ifield |
Lovesick Blues |
5 |
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143 |
15 Dec |
Elvis Presley |
Return To Sender |
3 |
DID YOU KNOW…?
The Taco Bell fast food restaurant chain was founded by Glen Bell, in Downey California.
Brazil beat Czechoslovakia 3-1 to win the 1962 FIFA world cup.
Marilyn Monroe is found dead from an overdose of sleeping pills and chloral hydrate at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. She was 36.
The Beatles released their first ever single ‘Love Me Do/ P.S I Love You’ on EMI’s Parlophone label. Coincidentally, it was released on the same day as the first ever James Bond film Dr. No. 5th October 1962.
PEOPLE BORN IN 1961:
Jon Bon Jovi, Singer songwriter, lead singer of the rock band Bon Jovi.
Sir Steve Redgrave, British rower, the most successful male rower in Olympic history.
Tom Cruise, American actor and producer.
Steve Irwin, Australian zookeeper, famous for his work with Crocodiles.